GA Sea Turtle Center

Georgia's only Sea Turtle rehabilitation center. Focusing on Education, Research and Rehabilitation of marine turtles.

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DON'T FORGET: Tonight at 7:00 p.m. is the FREE screening of "Saving Sea Turtles," the award-winning documentary highlighting the plight of critically-endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles.

If you are local, we hope to see you at the Ritz Theatre in... https://t.co/Wdtvz9Jb8U

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Last call for Virtual Field Trips! Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center right from your classroom. Get up close and personal with some turtle patients during this 45-minute session with one of our... https://t.co/GooBX3GneO

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On April 5th, Georgia Sea Turtle Center is partnering with Golden Isles Arts & Humanities to present a free showing of "Saving Sea Turtles" at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick, Ga. The documentary... https://t.co/xpMn7caBaI

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Check out some topical treatments we frequently use on our patients. Jumbo Shells is a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle with some small wounds on the nose and shell, as well as some missing scutes. The topical... https://t.co/uzckJ3AkAk

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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open!

NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... https://t.co/YmHliR52Dz

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Have you heard? Shawny has made a new home at SEA LIFE Aquarium! Look how happy he is! https://t.co/3SrF69Na1m

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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open!

NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... https://t.co/YmHliR52Dz

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How do you use ultrasound on a shelled animal? Take a look!

Dr. Norton recently tested various ultrasound machines on several species of turtles. Here we glanced at the kidneys and heart of Minkus, our... https://t.co/4Sn6zNjUYp

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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open!

NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... https://t.co/YmHliR52Dz

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TODAY is the last day to receive a t-shirt with registration for the Turtle Crawl races. Be sure to register for the 5K, 10K or Fun Run today to ensure you receive your race t-shirt! https://t.co/Ygr0OtnZuT

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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open!

NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... https://t.co/YmHliR52Dz

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Don't forget your Valentine! A symbolic sea turtle adoption is the perfect gift that gives back. Order today for delivery by Valentine's Day. https://t.co/dC2DySdNcT

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What do our sea turtle patients eat?

Green sea turtles are primarily herbivorous, eating seaweeds and seagrasses in their natural habitat. Here in our hospital, they receive greens, like lettuce,... https://t.co/EDBSJOEJsa

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Looking for a perfect gift for Valentine's Day? For the Love of Sea Turtles, symbolic adoptions are a fantastic gift for a special someone that give back to turtle conservation. Purchase by February 8 for Valentine's delivery. Learn more about current... https://t.co/dC2DySdNcT

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If you have visited our hospital, you may have noticed that some of our sea turtle patients sport a pouch or two on their shell. Learn more about why we use these weighted pouches.

#georgiaseaturtlecenter #jekyllisland #didyouknow... https://t.co/h4vLyEgh92

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For the next few weeks, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions we are asked here at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Some of the answers may surprise you!

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The weather outside may be frightfully winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Sea Turtle Camp 2019 is now open for registration! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) invites aspiring conservationists and junior... https://t.co/d9aFHFT2yK

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Each week, the diamondback terrapin hatchlings are weighed, and their identification numbers are repainted on their shells. These hatchlings will continue to grow up in our hospital until they are about a... https://t.co/aj4Xq97GAy

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Patients that are not eating on their own need to be tube fed. Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles like this one receive a high-protein gruel designed for carnivores. This easily digestible powder is full of the... https://t.co/ERFed1r6o2

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The weather outside may be frightfully winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Sea Turtle Camp 2019 is now open for registration! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) invites aspiring conservationists and junior... https://t.co/d9aFHFT2yK